At a Glance
Median Income
$20,000
$31,724 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
56.4%
25.6% smoking rate
How Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union residents earn a median household income of $20,000 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,724. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 174 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Education
33.6% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population172
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born25.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$20,000
Per Capita$31,724
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$828
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$126,353
Housing Units125
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity56.4%
Diabetes23.7%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death16,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.0 in/yr
Elevation282 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score2.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 78%
Commute51 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Union was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
25.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.